In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Ex-West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issuesJyoti Priya Mallick, a former West Bengal minister, has stepped down from all his positions within the TMC. He cited severe health issues a...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
L’Oréal acquires Innovist in big D2C deal; Dhan’s FY26 profit shrinksL’Oréal has bought Innovist to claw back momentum in India’s hyper-competitive beauty market. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
18 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Tech can lead to progress only if democratised: PM ModiAt Vivatech 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the necessity of democratizing technology for sustainable development, describing...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Over one-third of entry-level tasks in India done by AI, finds Cognizant-Pearson studyAI is now performing nearly 37% of entry-level tasks in India, exceeding the global average. HR leaders anticipate entry-level roles will e...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Gujarat to celebrate International Yoga Day at Mansa, over 1.25 crore people expected to participateGujarat gears up for the 12th International Yoga Day with a grand state-level event in Mansa, Gandhinagar. Over 4,000 citizens will join Ch...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India to organise first BRICS MSME Forum in Agra on 19 JunePolicymakers and industry leaders from BRICS nations will gather to strengthen global MSME development and international cooperation. An ex...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
L’Oréal buys control of Innovist as India beauty battle intensifiesL'Oréal SA is acquiring a majority stake in Indian beauty startup Innovist. This move strengthens L'Oréal's position in India's rapidly exp...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Novyte, Chemvera partner to create pathway for AI-driven material discoveryThis collaboration leverages Novyte's AI engine for materials discovery and Chemvera's manufacturing expertise, creating an end-to-end Indi...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Indian cancer patients battle shortage of key drugs as platinum costs surgeCancer patients in India are struggling to find essential platinum-based drugs. A surge in global platinum prices and supply chain issues a...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Good news for diabetes & BP patients: Govt cuts prices of these 30 medicines, relief may reach pharmacies soonThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 30 essential drug formulations, including those for diabet...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Coal minister flags unregulated expansion of online pharmaciesUnion minister G Kishan Reddy has written to the health minister about concerns over online pharmacies. These platforms are accused of deep...
27 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Chemists’ strike: CDSCO moves to prevent shortagesThe CDSCO has advised state drug controllers to prevent drug scarcity during the AIOCD's proposed e-pharmacy strike on May 20. Measures inc...
20 May, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Online medicine sale fight: 20,000 chemists in Karnataka to halt work May 20Over 20,000 chemists in Karnataka will shut down their stores on May 20. This is part of a nationwide protest against online pharmacies. Th...
19 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Pharmacy associations to skip strike, major medicine disruption unlikelyIndia's drug regulator is actively reviewing concerns from retail chemists about e-pharmacies. The All India Organisation of Chemists and D...
18 May, 2026, 09.08 PM IST